We often see pictures of soldiers wearing an assortment of high-speed gear that is appealing to the eye. But there’s one piece of gear that’s appealing to their eyes, too. Eye pro! I received these custom Ranger and Navy SEAL shades from Oakley, and couldn’t wait to show the testing these guys put into their product. No matter who […]
Technology
Cyber Security First Steps | Protect yourself against you
You may be a BAO (bad-ass operator) or a bad-ass cyber warfare technician but the single most leveraged point of failure is the human element. The con artist has changed their approach in the digital world, by using modern techniques like “phishing”, “spear phishing” or “whaling” to get you to release something of value (e.g. […]
Newest Technologies Becoming Weapons in Fight for Land Rights
Cutting-edge technologies — from drones to data collected by taxi drivers — are becoming key weapons in the global battle to improve land rights and fight poverty, experts said Monday. Advances in earth observation, digital connectivity and computing power provide an array of information, from detailed topographical maps to transportation use, that was previously unimaginable, […]
Trayvax Wallet: First Impressions
Recently, my wallet of about seven years decided that it didn’t want the job anymore and proceeded to disintegrate. I have always had two wallets; one for everyday life, and a second that I took hunting. Why have two? Well, while hunting, I don’t need all the credit cards, club cards, and daily junk that I […]
Howard Leight Impact Sport Earmuffs: Review
The overall slender design of the Impact Sport Earmuffs reduced any interference when shouldering a rifle. In addition, they fit comfortably under a Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH) as well as the Ops-Core and Team Wendy helmet variants.
The Rifle Scope that Mimics the Human Eye – RAZAR
There’s been a major breakthrough in the world of AR rifle scopes. In fact, it’s been over 100 years since we’ve seen anything of this magnitude in shooting optics. Special Forces members of the United States military went in search a different kind of scope, a scope that would allow the shooter to adjust the zoom […]
Vertx Assault Pack…GAMUT PLUS!
For an all around travel assault pack, the Vertx GAMUT PLUS assault pack has it. At first glance and trying on the pack, it reminded me of an MC-4 parachute rig used for HALO operations. It feels extremely comfortable and organizes the weight in a way that doesn’t feel awkward. Some immediate features that I noticed with […]
Staying Found
During my last trip into the Sequoias I became enamored with the park’s ability to strip my consciousness of any and all thought, worry or concern. I found myself daydreaming about the towering granite walls and Sequoia tress so large that their gravity would seem to pull the toxins from my soul. Yes a bit majestic and grandiose; […]